Hill+Knowlton Strategies is an international public relations company with over 85 offices around the world. We believe that economic, social and political headwinds of today are stronger than ever, and we need better agility, greater resiliency and more specialized communications strategies to navigate them. The role of our clients has grown more complex, and many of the challenges they manage now overlap and intersect in unprecedented ways. As they seek to build and protect reputation, manage risk, and deliver growth across their brands and corporations, they are looking for a new kind of partner. One that can work with them in new ways, one that understands and reflects the challenges they face… One that can empower a new era of commercial growth and value in their business. How do we build on the skills that already exist in our business to meet these new demands? Our answer to this question is our newly formed Innovation + Creative Hubs; 11 strategically located hubs around the global network to support our client leaders, sector experts and specialist teams by providing the new types of strategic and communication services for our clients. We are currently looking for an Art Director (all genders) for our I+C Hub in Berlin. Specifically, these tasks are waiting for you: • Close collaboration with our Creative Director • Development of creative platforms, concepts and creative ideas that are both achievable and attention-worthy • Helping to further raise our creative standards • Development and maintenance of the CI • Creating artworks, layouts and template designs • Striking Design skills, motion Design, and photo editing We are looking for: • Someone who owns a clear understanding of the power of gained reach and the interest to create innovative ideas with the ambition to genuinely advance creativity in our sector • Even if you haven’t worked in PR before you’ll need a nose for state-of-the-art ideas that travel beyond channels • Ideally, you have at least 4 years of relevant experience in the field (preferably in an agency or design firm) • You have outstanding art direction credentials and portfolio • A curious personality who remains up to date with new trends, techniques and styles • You are not afraid to use all available resources to step out of your comfort zone and take ownership of deliverables and initiatives with acute attention to craft and detail • You like to go above and beyond to push what’s possible • You are confident and energetic and have a proactive and positive attitude & the ability to work under tight timelines • You have excellent skills in the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere and After Effects) • Excellent oral and written English skills This awaits you at H+K: • A career boost in the I+C Hub of one of the internationally most recognized consultancies in the communications industry • Committed, open and creative colleagues from the I+C Hub • Learning from one another and building a creative + innovative work environment • Flat hierarchies and short communication channels • Exciting tasks in national and international creative projects in a large communications network and much room for creativity and responsibility • A highly motivated team that works together for success and includes you in the process and is excited about having you on board • Flexible work location: due to the pandemic we have shifted most of our work to our homes. After the pandemic, we plan to keep it that way • Training opportunities and career development – we support our employees with the achievement of their career goals Did we spark your interest? We’re looking forward to receiving your application including your cover letter, portfolio, earliest starting date and salary expectation. Apply to: Lena Purwin (+49 162 1357269). A commitment to diversity inclusion creates pathways and encourages us to proudly display our individual lifestyles and competencies. At Hill+Knowlton Strategies, we embrace differences because we believe: Diverse teams are more innovative, more open and make better decisions. Talented, motivated people inspire us regardless of their social, cultural and personal makeup. People with disabilities will be preferred in our selection program considering the same level of skillset. Why Hill+Knowlton Strategies? It's simple: We are an international network with around 2,500 employees in over 80 locations in around 40 countries. Cross-border cooperation is part of our daily routine. In short, we offer a dynamic, forward-looking and international environment that you can and should help shape at all levels. Hill+Knowlton Strategies was named "EMEA Consultancy of the Year" in 2016, 2018, 2019 and 2020, and "EMEA Consultancy of the Decade" in 2020 by the international trade publication PRovoke